Mid-Scientist

ECS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS is seeking a Mid-Scientist to work in Arlington, Virginia, supporting a DARPA program manager. The successful candidate will lead activities in program management, risk analysis, and transition coordination with the Department of Defense. Candidates must have a Master's Degree, 8+ years of experience, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include assessing technical progress and developing project communication materials. This role requires independence in R&D decision-making and advanced research capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical project management.
• Demonstrated skills in sophisticated research techniques.
• Ability to make independent R&D decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support DARPA program manager with project management activities.
• Develop materials to convey project status and needs.
• Coordinate meetings and assess technical progress.

Skills

Research and development project planning

Technical project development

Advanced communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Everforth ECS Federal is seeking a Mid-Scientist to work in our Arlington, Virginia office. The position is contingent upon contract award.

The successful candidate will support a DARPA program manager by participating in or leading all activities in project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, program‑funded test coordination, and coordination with members of the Department of Defense for transition. The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers, independent verification and validation (IV&V) entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself. Duties range from developing point papers, slide decks, and other materials that convey the need, status, and importance of a program to researching unique problem set ideas to aid in National Security priorities.

Required Skills

• Master's Degree
• Active DOD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• 8+ years of experience
• Experience at progressively more difficult levels in planning and developing technical projects of a research and development nature, concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major Department of War programs.
• Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning, and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
• Ability to make decisions independently on R&D engineering problems and methods, and to resolve important questions and plan and coordinate work.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices in one or more DARPA technical areas is highly desired.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required to interface with technical personnel and present findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Desired Skills

• At least five (5) years extensive experience, background and knowledge of one or more DARPA programs is highly desirable.
• At least three (3) years of experience working with DARPA Program Managers is highly desirable. Published articles in Field of Expertise highly desirable.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.